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KS53 OTX

2003 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

171,120 mi
Last recorded171,120 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 OTX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2018 171,120 miles

bad engine oil leak

slight play in both lower ball joints

Pass 4 Jan 2018 154,908 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front both brake discs worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

overdue service

Fail 4 Jan 2018 154,908 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front both brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

overdue service

Pass 19 Dec 2016 146,965 miles

slight play nsr lower suspension bush

Pass 7 Jan 2016 141,765 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 126,102 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 126,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 110,951 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 110,880 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 94,362 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 87,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 78,777 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 67,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 57,541 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 52,148 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 47,045 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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KS53 OTX is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 103,304 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KS53 OTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS53 OTX registered?

KS53 OTX is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is KS53 OTX safe to buy?

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